高画質(こうがしつ)

こうがしつ
noun, no-adjective
high image quality; high-resolution
electronics
1. high image quality; high resolution; high definition
A high level of visual quality in a photo, video, display, or camera — sharp, clear, and with fine detail. Used both as a noun and, with の, as a modifier meaning high-quality or high-resolution.
高画質(こうがしつ)のカメラ。
A high-resolution camera.
このテレビは高画質(こうがしつ)で有名(ゆうめい)です。
This TV is famous for its high image quality.
動画(どうが)を高画質(こうがしつ)で保存(ほぞん)するとファイルが大(おお)きくなる。
When you save videos in high quality, the files become large.
最近(さいきん)のスマホは高画質(こうがしつ)な写真(しゃしん)が簡単(かんたん)に撮(と)れる。
Recent smartphones can easily take high-resolution photos.

Composed of 高(こう) (high) and 画質(がしつ) (image quality). Refers to sharpness, resolution, and fidelity of photos, video, and displays. It is commonly used on product packaging, streaming service settings, and camera specifications.

Usage

  • As a noun: 高画質(こうがしつ)で撮(と)る (shoot in high quality)
  • As a の-modifier: 高画質(こうがしつ)のテレビ (a high-definition TV)
  • Occasionally used as a な-adjective in casual writing: 高画質(こうがしつ)な映像(えいぞう)

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 低画質(ていがしつ): low image quality — the direct antonym
  • 高解像度(こうかいぞうど): high resolution — more technical, emphasizes pixel count rather than overall picture quality
  • 高精細(こうせいさい): high definition, fine detail — often used for displays and broadcast video

Related Words

Antonym: 低画質(ていがしつ) (low image quality)
Compare: 高解像度(こうかいぞうど) (high resolution)
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Added 2026.4.14 9:46 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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